Town of Bluffton seeking to fill two positions on boards, commissions

The Town of Bluffton is seeking two people to fill spots on its Affording Housing Committee and Board of Zoning Appeals. Town leaders are also encouraging anyone with an interest in any of the town's committees to submit an application.

The Town is compiling a talent bank of applications in order to vet applicants for boards and commissions before vacancies occur, public information officer Debbie Szpanka said.

You must be a resident or a business owner in the Town of Bluffton to be considered for a Town board or commission. Town Council appoints every member.

Unlike other elected bodies and appointments, a citizen or business owner can only serve two consecutive terms of three years each. Each board and commission has staggered terms, and due to term limits, vacancies are a natural occurrence.

"Volunteering is part of Bluffton’s 'State of Mind,' and we are grateful for the many who dedicate their time to keep our local government healthy with a diversity of opinions, talents and perspectives," Mayor Lisa Sulka said in a statement. “Serving on a board or commission is democracy in action. It is an honor and we are honored to have such dedicated residents take part in the process."

Descriptions of each board and commission are located on the town's website, www.townofbluffton.sc.gov. Go to the website, click on "Government" in the left-hand panel and then click on "Boards and Commissions."

The 15 boards and commissions are:

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Committee

Beautification Committee

Bluffton Public Development Corporation

Board of Zoning Appeals

Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals

Don Ryan Center For Innovation

Historic Preservation Committee

May River Watershed Action Plan Advisory Committee

Municipal Elections Commission

Negotiating Committee

Planning Commission

Public Safety Citizens Committee

Wall of Honor Committee

Water Quality Technical Advisory Committee

For more information about the positions, please call Kim Chapman, executive assistant to the mayor and town manager, at (843) 706-4505.